If you listen to the experts and gurus, carbs are bad. Dr. Chet Zelasko doesn’t see it this way. Dr. Chet is going to talk about some of the myths about carbohydrates on this episode of Straight Talk on Health

Ultra-processed food (UPF) always seems to be in the news. Based on a recent study, UPF may increase your risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and lead to an early death. Is it that simple? Dr. Chet Zelasko reviews the latest research on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

In this season three finale of Straight Talk on Health, Dr. Chet Zelasko shares with us a superstition he has. He also gives some insight into why he does what he does. That and more on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

What’s on a food product label? Could they be deceptive? Do the labels need some kind of interpretation? Dr. Chet Zelasko helps to separate fact from fiction on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

There are some strange goings on in the weight loss arena, even stranger than before. Dr. Chet Zelasko gives an update and the lowdown on the latest in weight loss on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

Can zombies be real? Common sense says no way, but people still believe they can exist. Dr. Chet takes a look at fact and fiction about the possibility of zombies on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

After watching a cooking show, Dr. Chet decided to look into out food waste in the U.S. This show featured chefs using more of the meat, produce, and leftover foods to make gourmet dishes instead of throwing them in the garbage. Dr. Chet Zelasko looks into food waste on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

The trend today is away from artificial sweeteners. Manufacturers are still trying to remove the bitter aftertaste of stevia by processing the bitterness out. Is that really natural? Today on Straight Talk on Health, Dr. Chet Zelasko gives the low down on artificial sweeteners

Have you considered a vegetarian diet? If so, which one? One that allows animal products or complete vegan? More importantly; why? We’ll review the potential benefits and what has yet to be proven on this edition of Straight Talk on Health

Omega-3 fatty acids have long been recommended as a supplement for prenatal care. But a recent study has concluded that omega-3 supplementation might contribute to obesity in children when taken by the mother in the third trimester. Dr. Chet looks at the study on this episode of the Straight Talk on Health podcast